[Arcpincer], arquepincer (thieves’ and popular), to take, or “to collar;” to seize, or “to grab;” —— l’omnibus, to catch the ’bus. Veuillez —— mon anse, pray take my arm.
J’ai promis de reconobrer tous les grinchisseurs et de les faire arquepincer.—Vidocq.
Ardent, m. (thieves’), candle, or “glim.” Fauche-ardents, snuffers.
Ardents, m. pl. (thieves’), eyes, or “glaziers.” See [Quinquets].
Ardoise, f. (popular), head, or “tibby;” hat, or “tile.” Avoir l’——, to have credit, or “jawbone.” An allusion to the slate used for drawing up the reckoning.
Arga, m. (thieves’), share of booty, or “snaps.”
Arganeau, m. (thieves’), a link connecting two convicts’ irons.
Argot, m. (thieves’), animal; fool, or “go along;” thieves’ brotherhood, or “family men.”
Argoté (thieves’), one who lays claim to being witty.